5 things about AI you may have missed today: Freedom House on AI, Vincent van Gogh AI, fake AI ad, and more

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Freedom on the Net report flags risks associated with AI; Tom Hanks cautions against AI fake in dental plan ad; EU antitrust regulators confirm no formal probe into AI chips; Spotify CEO Daniel Ek cautions against rapidly outdated AI regulation laws- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

A new report from Freedom House, titled "Freedom on the Net 2023: The Repressive Power of Artificial Intelligence," highlights the decline in internet freedom worldwide, driven by AI advancements. Governments use automated systems for increased online censorship, and disinformation distributors employ AI to create fake content. In 22 countries, legal frameworks mandate digital platforms to use AI for removing dissenting speech. The report urges democratic states to enhance AI regulation, ensuring transparency, oversight, and human rights protection. Even democracies should establish robust human rights standards for all players, emphasising transparency and independent oversight, Forbes reported.

Hollywood icon Tom Hanks has alerted the public to an AI-generated advertisement falsely featuring him. The actor revealed he had no association with the dental plan ad on Instagram. Hanks, who previously discussed AI's artistic challenge in the industry, joined other high-profile figures in addressing the growing issue of deep fakes, according to a BBC report. These AI-generated likenesses, including those of celebrities like Martin Lewis, are used for scams and have prompted legal measures against their misuse in various contexts, including pornography and political misinformation.

EU antitrust regulators have not initiated a formal investigation into AI chips, as confirmed by the European Commission. This announcement comes